Even the presence of the GOAT, Michael Jordan, couldn't inspire Barcelona to Champions League victory over Monaco.

In the Champions League against Monaco, we're getting a taste of that.  Playing in midfield, Eric Garcia was sent off with a straight red card only 10 minutes into the match for denial of a goalscoring opportunity against Takumi Minamino.

Barcelona's perfect start to the season hit its first stumbling block when defender Eric Garcia was sent off after just 11 minutes at Monaco in the revamped Champions League on Thursday. Garcia pulled back Takumi Minamino when the Japan forward intercepted a panicky pass out from Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.

Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face Monaco in this season's European opener on Thursday aiming to make a statement.- 'Confidence' game - Barcelona welcome Bayern Munich to their temporary Olympic Stadium home and travel to face last season's runners-up Borussia Dortmund in the pick of their group stage fixtures.

Arsenal tied Atalanta, Atletico Madrid completed its comeback with a late winner and 10-man Barcelona lost despite Lamine Yamal's first Champions League goal.

FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal continues to make history in his young career. However, this contest against AS Monaco will be one that his teammates will want to forget. In the 16th minute, Vanderson

Barcelona had faced an uphill struggle after defender Eric Garcia was sent off with less than 11 minutes played.

Lamine Yamal simply cannot be stopped at the moment as he brought Barcelona level with Monaco thanks to his first Champions League goal.